Project Manager – Distribution & Industrial Sector

Our client are looking for a strong, highly motivated leader who has the ability to manage an industrial project & multiple projects in the future.

We are seeking a Project Manager with Distribution & Industrial project experience to join a fast paced, ambitious & ever growing UK Main Contractor.

You will be reporting into the Construction Director, handling the complete responsibility for your site. You will have the know how to add value at pre tender stage & executive stage whilst on site. This candidate would be part of an already established team and have aspirations for career development with a clear pathway to Directorship.

The project location are all over the UK. This newly awarded project is on the outskirts of Oxford. They like every employee to be home every night. They have a family culture with internal progression, development & promotion being key to there BUSINESS VALUES.

We all know that the industry doesn’t always allow every project award to be on your doorstep, so being open to travel is key.

The correct individual would have a passion for construction, with a can-do attitude, so all jobs get handed over on time.

Experience Required:

  • Minimum of x2 projects delivered within the steel frame/distribution sector (completion values between – £10-20 Million)
  • Strong communication skills
  • CSCS
  • SMSTS
  • First Aid

Major duties and responsibilities:

  • Planning and successfully delivering industrial projects
  • Site management while supervising and coordinating staff, sub-contractors, plant, materials and management information
  • Maintaining strict quality control procedures
  • Reporting on financial and operational progress

If this position is of interest & keen on a confidential discussion please email Ben on: b.walker@nsrassociates.com your CV including project experience and project values.

Senior Project Manager – CSA

Our Main Contracting client are seeking an energetic, sharp & driven Senior Project Manager with clear CSA experience. You will have delivered at least 1 Mega Watt Data Center worth €100 Million + as the CSA Lead. If you are driven to make Project Director and want a business that will support this growth read on.

This group are live in 11 different countries at present and dealing with a vast majority of Technology Clients and providers. Group is currently turning over €1.3 Billion and have a superb reputation for delivery & quality.

The shock for some new employees is the pace of build , sequencing and deliverables. The group spend a HUGE amount of time managing pre-construction elements in collaboration with the supply chain to ensure project certainty and speed.

Reporting into the Project Director on site you will take full responsibility for for the activities in the field from lifts, programs, progress, delays , recovering plans and so on. Can you think outside the box and adapt to weather conditions or design changes ?

Project in Germany 

  • More Than 70 Mega Watt
  • Construction spend of €180 Million
  • 24,000 Square Meters of top level IT spread across 3 Floors
  • Major PMC & End Client User

 

The right Senior Project Manager – CSA will understand the importance of team spirit and have the ability to get the most out everyone around them. This includes sub-contractors, stakeholders, team-mates and all associated to the project pulling in the right direction to hit landmark dates. Given your data center project experience you will understand the kinetic nature and pace on site. Hence the importance of the right leadership to direct the team through the highs and lows.  

 

Simply put this is not a JOB but a real career opportunity. There is no reason why you cannot be rewarded with loyalty bonuses and reach Project Director in 24 Months for someone with genuine drive and ambition. You will not be lost as a number and you will have a VOICE within this organization with direct lines in the Senior Leadership Team, Country Manager & Board.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Capable to plan, coordinate and execute to time and budget
  • Prior delivery experience on Mega Watt Data Centers is key (Understanding sequencing)
  • Keen to work with the supply chain, client and external parties
  • Maintaining strict quality control procedures
  • Reporting on finances & progress
  • Escalating any risk if needed

If this position is of interest & keen on a confidential discussion, please send an updated CV in word format including project experience, scopes and project values to Tim on:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com   Either Tim or one of the team will coordinate a confidential discussion at a time to suit.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Germany – Frankfurt

€80,000 – €110,000  + Benefits In Country

Do you have a strong QS background feel ready to start an international adventure in Germany? Fancy working on some iconic data centre projects?

Our client based in Germany are looking for a forward-thinking QS that has a portfolio of construction projects behind them who is ready to make a difference!

Project 

  • Major Tech Client
  • Total of 55 Mega Watt
  • Value of work between €150-180 Million

Do you match the following:

  • Degree Quantity Surveying
  • Longevity with a Main Contractor
  • A driven personality who he is keen to progress
  • EU OR UK Passport holder due to mobilisation and Visas
  • More than 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction
  • Ideally Data Centre Project experience but not essential

Benefits

  • Progression Plan – they invest in good people!
  • Accommodation fully expensed whilst in country
  • Vehicle fully expensed
  • 1 Return flight to home country every 3-4 weeks
  • Phone available also for private use
  • Pension, Medical & Annual Pay Review + BONUS

If this is of interest, please send your CV to k.schneid@nsrassociates.com

Senior Project Planner

Major Technology Project underway just outside Groningen (North Holland)

Are you a Senior Project Planner / Planning Manager that understands how change, design and variations can effect the critical path and program on a €110 Million + Project. This Main Contractor want someone that ideally has local buildings experience in Holland that wants a long term career path.

Our client are a Buildings Main Contractor that are successful in this niche by working with clients and the supply chain in a collaborative approach. They are contractually non-aggressive and will always do their best to work out win win’s for all parties. This is not the sole reason for success but part of the receipt that has seen year on year growth of 22% over the past 12 Months.

Can you handle a client, baseline, changes and communicate with all parties both internal and external. Can you have a honest conversation with the Construction Management team and sub-contractors to report actual versus projected. This won’t always make you popular but if you have the right communication skills then the message will be embraced as you build a close working relationship.

Daily / Weekly Duties 

  • subcontractors assessment to program
  • delay analysis
  • providing support to distress programs that need guidance
  • meet and greet clients
  • get involved with bids / tenders
  • manage a project and manage , monitor and provide all key ratios and activities to management and client

Overview requested 

  • Experience as a site / project planner on site for a main contractor or sub-contractor
  • construction education & training be that HND, Trade or Civil Engineer
  • Solid software experience on Primavera 6 & Asta
  • Experience in design and build – building projects ideally warehouses, industrial, data centers , pharmaceutical & commercial projects
  • Strong analytical skills, able to dig into the detail and spot errors / risks before they occur
  • Confident at client facing and getting the message up and downstream building collaboration with the project team, client and supply chain

PACKAGE 

  • basic salary range of €90-110,000 Plus below benefits
  • accommodation provided
  • transportation & fuel paid
  • 1 return flight to home country each month within UK & Europe
  • bonus scheme , medical , pension and life cover
  • if you need to stay away on work all expenses will be paid
  • please note that remote working is NOT an option for this employer so please don’t ask or try and change their mind !

If you meet the above requirements and are interested to schedule a call with us and a possible interview share a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Please make it clear to us why the Netherlands and GRONINGN suit you so well

Project Planner

Major Mega Watt Data Center under construction just outside of Frankfurt – Germany

Our client are best seen as a dynamic and fast paced Buildings Main Contractor

They have been incredibly successful in this arena by working with clients and the supply chain in a collaborative approach. If you are a Project Lead Planner / Senior Planner that can handle a client, baseline, changes and communicate with all parties both internal and external.

Can you have a honest conversation with the Construction Management team and sub-contractors to report actual versus projected. This won’t always make you popular but if you have the right communication skills then the message will be embraced as you build a close working relationship.

When not on site you will be expected to add value to support both pre and post contract activities. Never a dull day in this business as they have an impressive client base of major international retailers, pharmacies & tech clients.

 

Duties from the following

  • subcontractors assessment to program
  • delay analysis
  • providing support to distress programs that need guidance
  • meet and greet clients
  • get involved with bids / tenders
  • manage a project and manage , monitor and provide all key ratios and activities to management and client

 

Requirements

  • Experience as a site / project planner on site for a main contractor or sub-contractor
  • construction education & training be that HND, Trade or Civil Engineer
  • Solid software experience on Primavera 6 & Asta
  • Experience in design and build – building projects ideally warehouses, industrial, data centers , pharmaceutical & commercial projects
  • Strong analytical skills, able to dig into the detail and spot errors / risks before they occur
  • Confident at client facing and getting the message up and downstream building collaboration with the project team, client and supply chain

 

PACKAGE 

  • basic salary range of €100-120,000 Plus below benefits
  • accommodation provided
  • transportation & fuel paid
  • 1 return flight to home country each month within UK & Europe
  • bonus scheme , medical , pension and life cover
  • if you need to stay away on work all expenses will be paid

If you meet the above requirements and are interested to schedule a call with us and a possible interview share a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Please make it clear to us why Germany and this role suit you so well

Commercial Manager

Leading Buildings Main contractor Turning over in excess of €1 Billion across the Data, Pharma & High Technology Space of Construction. Are you a driven Senior QS ready to step up or a Project Commercial Manager looking to stop that travel to Europe on a weekly basis ?

  • You will come to the table with a track record of Tier 1 Builders (MAIN CONTRACTING) house hold names in this sector.

This role has a direct line into the Group Commercial Director & Board. This person will form a close working relationship with the In-House Country Manager & Operations Managers in Ireland and this role has the scope to grow into a Commercial Director post over time (1-3 Years Max)

You will be involved in day to day decision on site to ensure project and business success for this MW Data Center. You will be expected to be across the numbers. Due to the pace of program and decision making times you will get into the detail of the jobs to protect, advise and drive.

If your style is that of collaboration with clients, supply chain & your team we suggest you read on. This business is culturally all about TEAM so this maybe a challenge suiting your mindset and drivers ?

You will be expected to lead from the front but will be compensated in short & long term incentives.

Following is expected for successful applicants

  • Currently based in Northern Ireland or Happy to Relocate
  • Open to travel in Ireland to meet business needs
  • possess a can do attitude with a hands on approach to management and commercial activities
  • BSc Quantity Surveying
  • Capable to manage, grow and recruit high performing teams that follow your leadership

The package for the right candidate will be 

  • Up to £110,000 Per Annum Basic
  • Car Allowance £11,000
  • Fuel Paid
  • Life Cover & Death in service
  • Guaranteed Bonus up to 20% of basic + Long Term Incentive
  • All meals and accommodation paid if needed

If you match this brief please share a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com then the team will reach out to book in a confidential conversation to discuss our client the role and anything you wish to learn about the benefits and culture of the employer.

Project Health & Safety Manager

If you are based within the Hampshire Surrey or Sussex area with Main Contractor or Sub Contractor experience, looking to join a business with a strong flow of work.

 

Client

Buildings Main Contractor – Main streams of business include Industrial, Commercial, Data & Logistics.

Travel and working away during the week is the culture of the business

Highly profitable offering a secure and long-term employment

There is a can-do team ethos and safety forms a critical aspect of the business

 

Role

Taking control of Health and Safety process including: Hazard Analysis, SOPs, Contractor Health and Safety Requirements, Accident and Incident Investigation,

Carrying out toolbox talks, inductions and inspections

Creating site HSSE strategies and pushing safety standards

Prepared to travel during the week due to the business being very client led rather than geographically focused

Safety presentations

Prepared to roll up your sleeves and set standards from the front

A can-do attitude who can build teams and sustain long term relationships

 

Requirements

NEBOSH

5+ Years On-site experience working as a Safety Manager or Advisor

Experience of Build and Civil Engineering Works

History of working for Main Contractors or Sub-Contractors looking after worker welfare and safety on construction sites.

Hold a permanent employment history

 

Benefits

Basic salary range of £67-75,000

Accommodation provided during the weeks all fully expensed

Car and fuel allowance

Pension, Life Cover and Private Medical

Bonus and Annual Pay Review

 

 

If you match the above criteria, please share a word formatted CV to: j.hudson@nsrassociates.com and we can book in a chat

Project Health and Safety Manager

You will be based on a Major Industrial Project near Hull working for a Buildings Main Contractor.

 

Can you be on site while taking control of Health and Safety processes ranging from, Contractor Health and Safety Requirements, Hazard Analysis and SOPs. Conducting toolbox talks, inspections and inductions. Create HSSE strategies and push safety standards forwards. Travel will be a big part of the role due to the nature of the business. Building long term relationships with clients and teams on site is vital

 

Requirements

NEBOSH

5+ Years On-site experience working as a Safety Manager or Advisor

History of working for Main Contractors or Sub-Contractors looking after worker welfare and safety on construction sites.

Experience of Build and Civil Engineering Works

Hold a permanent employment history

 

Benefits

Basic salary range of £67-75,000

Accommodation provided during the weeks all fully expensed

Car and fuel allowance

Pension, Life Cover and Private Medical

Bonus and Annual Pay Review

 

 

If you match the above criteria, please share a word formatted CV to: j.hudson@nsrassociates.com and we can book in a chat

Design Manager

Are you a Design Manager with pre & post contract experience………. What does this mean? Well do you have experience of leading the Design Process at Pre Construction / Bid Stage and also whilst at execution delivery stage on site?

We are looking for a rounded Design Manager that can work closely with the Pre Construction team in the Head Office whilst supporting sites based across the UK. Our client is open to this persons background whether it be Civil Engineer, Architect or Site Management.

What’s important is that you can see the big picture in relation to the design & technical aspects leading through the construction life cycle of a project. You will be joining an ambitious, dynamic and fast paced business currently on their way to turning over £1 Billion. They are busy all over the UK and are making headway within the European market as well.

These project values generally range from £250-250 Million. Can you see risks, design clashes or solutions when needed…… Can you think outside the box on how to work with the supply chain and client to help bring successful projects in for a WIN WIN for everyone.

0.5% saving to the project may seem significant but that level of detail is what has set this contractor apart. Its what has enabled them to pay bonuses and annual pay reviews on a yearly basis.

Do you have the following experience 

  • Main or Sub Contractor experience in a Design or Technical Coordination capacity
  • Design & Build Project Experience
  • IT & Software systems you feel comfortable on
  • Are you a strong communicator and can handle a team or a client when needed
  • Construction Background relevant to the role be that Degree on HNC
  • You will have the technical understanding to read drawings and review programs
  • Exposure to BIM is not essential but may help in the future

Interested to learn more then send a CV to b.walker@nsrassociates.com with contact details.

Senior Bid Writer

Are you an experience Bid Writer that sees opportunities others don’t?  Working in the UK head Office you will be pulling together integral information for a BID submission.

 

Working in liaison with the Lead Tender Manager, Estimation Manager & Global Head of Pre-construction. All these individuals are based in the Head Office near Slough – West London.

You will need to be based near the office to have a comfortable daily commute.  You will be open to travel as and when needed to hit business needs and client wishes.

For a HIGHLY profitable business they pride themselves on a relatively flat management structure. One ingredient of success is the turnaround time and ability to manage risk internally before making decisions.  In this role you will have regular coordination with the Board so rest assured you will not be lost as a number within a PLC.

If you have an idea or strategy this will be embraced. They are rewarding you to make decisions be it right or wrong. Yes, they want to win every bid but at present they have a very healthy 61% WIN ratio. Mainly due to the prequalification and time committed. They would prefer to pull out of a bid than make up numbers and be a rebound strategy for a client.

With the track record they have an ethos they are very open with clients. This approach has led to numerous bids being negotiated, sole supplier or Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). This approach with clients has been appreciated and with the ability to deliver it has set them apart as we have seen certain so called GLOBAL main Contractors go to the Wall!

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for writing tender submissions, tweaking and adjusting as you see fit for success
  • Able to get into the program, methodology, price and coordinate the artwork
  • You will pull together and strike the right balance of strategy and brief for content and technical
  • You know how to win a case study and brief
  • You will have the people skills and communicate to client face throughout the process
  • Managing a team of writers in a Hands-on approach to upskill and lead from the front

Working across all work sectors and locations, your role will be focused on improving consistency, innovation and creativity across our work winning teams, ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes.

Skills:

  • Ability to take rough draft information and develop into a submission
  • High level knowledge of PowerPoint & presentation / IT tools
  • Capable of managing several deadlines and fluctuating workload
  • Able to perform under pressure

Qualifications

  • Clear track record working for Global Construction Organizations handling Bids & Bid writing
  • Ideally Degree Level Qualification but client is open minded for the right person

If you are keen to learn more regards this opportunity then please send a CV in word format to: t.clark@nsrassociates.com and out team will book in an open and honest conversation regards our client, culture and future rewards.